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Pongal Family History

Pongal Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pong, Mangal, Portal, Pingel, Polgar, Rogal, Postal, Mongan, Fogal

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Where is the Pongal family from?

You can see how Pongal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pongal family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Pongal family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Pongal's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Pongal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pongal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Pongal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pongal census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Pongal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Pongal. For the veterans among your Pongal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pongal lifespan?

Average Pongal life expectancy in 1989 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pongal ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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